CheckOff for Businesses & Creators

Your business may already belong on CheckOff

CheckOff curates the places, items, and experiences that make a city worth exploring. You don't pay just to exist here — qualified local businesses and Creators are curated into the platform, then paid plans help you do more with that presence.

Featured — the curated entry point

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Selected, not purchased Featured is a one-time curation decision — not an ongoing partner relationship. If your business, item, or experience makes the Metro better, we add it. No monthly charge, no application fee.
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One item, one category A basic profile on CheckOff with GPS-based check-in support, standard points, and a "Featured on CheckOff" QR asset you can display in your space.
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No portal, no guarantee of premium placement Featured doesn't include a dashboard, category exclusivity, or recurring promotional benefits — those are Professional and Premier upgrades below.
Request to be Featured

Upgrade to Professional or Premier

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$99/mo
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Everything in Professional
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3–5 active experiences — the strongest promotional push available
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25 points per check-in — the highest loyalty multiplier in the app
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Secret item unlock — a hidden experience revealed only at your location
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Category exclusivity eligible — not available on Featured
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Priority consideration for Metro promotional placements
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Expanded category visibility and seasonal/event promotion opportunities
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Edit your listing monthly — update your description from your dashboard
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Already inside a Destination? Destination participation may be funded by a Chamber, City, tourism organization, or other Destination partner. Businesses included through a Destination Hub may receive their baseline presence as part of that partnership and can still upgrade to Professional or Premier independently.

How activation works

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Confirm your listingWhether you're curated as Featured or you upgrade directly, we confirm your item details and GPS location.
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Receive your QR assetsA "Featured on CheckOff" decal, counter-card QR, and website badge — delivered digitally so you can print and display them right away.
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Display themRegister, counter, table, or window. Scan language like "See what makes this place worth checking off" tells customers what to do.
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Customers discover and check inGPS-verified visits, points, and — on Professional and Premier — photo check-ins and secret unlocks.
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Upgrade when more visibility is usefulMove to Professional or Premier whenever you want more reasons to be discovered.
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30-day no-questions refund on Professional and Premier If you don't see value in your first 30 days on a paid plan, email us and we'll refund your first payment. No hoops, no hassle.

Questions

How do I get Featured?
Featured is a curation decision, not an application anyone can submit and get approved automatically. We select businesses, Creators, items, and experiences that make the Metro better. Request to be Featured above, or email us — we'll follow up if it's a fit.
What exactly is "an item on the list"?
We write a short, compelling experience description tied to your business — something like "Try the off-menu secret burger at Joe's" or "Order the house old fashioned at the bar with no sign." It appears in the CheckOff app for users in your neighborhood and shows up in their Nearby feed and curated lists.
What's a "secret item"?
Premier-plan businesses can unlock a secret experience — it shows as "🔒 Secret item" in the app until the user's GPS confirms they're physically at your location. Then it reveals a hidden menu item, a discount, or an insider tip. It's a powerful reason to make the trip.
Is category exclusivity included with Featured?
No. Category exclusivity is available on Professional and Premier plans only. Featured is never eligible for exclusivity, regardless of how early a business is curated.
How does placement work?
CheckOff sorts nearby items into rings: Core (your neighborhood), Near (easy drive), Metro (worth the trip), and Destination. Professional and Premier are eligible for wider visibility across the metro area — Featured has no guarantee of premium placement.
Do I need to mail you anything to display the QR assets?
No. We send digital files by email or through your onboarding page — you print the counter card locally and use your own stand or holder. We may hand-deliver decals or physical materials selectively, but there's no mail-order kit required to get started.
Can I cancel Professional or Premier anytime?
Yes. Monthly plans cancel with no penalty. Annual plans are non-refundable after 30 days, but we'll honor the term through your paid period.